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Gaza Flotilla Fallout: A viral video by Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showing detained Global Sumud activists kneeling with hands tied has triggered a diplomatic firestorm, with multiple countries summoning Israeli envoys and demanding releases; Spain says 44 Spanish activists are expected to go home via Turkey, while Italy and Greece call the treatment “unacceptable.” Iran Deal Tension: Meanwhile, the Trump-Netanyahu phone call underscores a split—Washington pushes diplomacy and a possible “letter of intent,” while Netanyahu presses for renewed strikes—just as Iran says it is negotiating “in good faith” but with “deep suspicion.” Maritime Pressure: The US boarded an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman over suspected blockade-breach attempts, as Strait of Hormuz risks keep shipping and politics on edge. Regional Rumbles: In southern Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed at least 29 amid ongoing border clashes despite ceasefire talk. Energy & Climate: Turkey’s renewables overtook coal for the first time, and the UN backed an ICJ climate opinion—Israel and the US were among the few to oppose. Saudi Fiscal Squeeze: Saudi Arabia halted new consultancy contracts as the Iran-war shock strains budgets.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

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